Flow Charts AQA - Graphic Products

Systems and control procedures Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson you will have developed a knowledge and understanding of: how to identify input, process, output and feedback in the production of a graphic product how to draw up a logical order of work and know how this changes as the scale of production increases AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Input, process, output Input is what goes into a system: the raw materials. Process is the change needed to bring about the output. Output is what comes out of the system: the finished product. AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Feedback Feedback is a way of changing the input or process as a result of what happens at the output. In a shower system, feedback is a human response to the output from the water taps; if the water is too hot, the user will reduce the heat by turning up the cold. AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Feedback Key shapes: Start/stop Decision/question Tasks/Process/Instruction AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Task 1 Using these shapes make a flowchart for: 1. Downloading an song on iTunes 2. Recording a TV programme 3. Sending a text Ensure your system has feedback AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Logical order of work can change as the scale of production increases Storage of raw materials, bought-in components, sub-assemblies and part-finished products. Inspection of bought-in parts or components to ensure that they are of the required quality; inspection of part-finished artwork of products to ensure that they meet design specifications. Inspection has to be done at all of the crucial points in the production process. Operation is the processes of manufacturing. Movement of raw materials, part-finished products and complete products. AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Process Flow chart

Process Flow chart

Task Add the symbols as shown to a piece of paper. Write the step next to each stage Join up the symbols for the appropriate activity Unplug the kettle & take to sink Get out milk from fridge Fill the kettle with water Check if milk is off Check the water is clear Pour milk into mug Take the kettle back Put milk back in the fridge Plug the kettle in & turn it on Wait for tea to cool Get out mug from cupboard Check if cooled Open up a new packet of teabags Drink tea Get a teabag out & put teabag in mug Wait for kettle to boil Pour water into mug Check it is hot

Task Layout Unplug the kettle & take to sink Fill the kettle with water Check the water is clear Take the kettle back Plug the kettle in & turn on Get out mug from cupboard Open up a new packet of teabags Get a teabag out & put teabag in mug Wait for kettle to boil Pour water into mug Check it is hot Get out milk from fridge Check if milk is off Pour milk into mug Put milk back in the fridge Wait for tea to cool Check if cooled Drink tea

Answers Unplug the kettle & take to sink Fill the kettle with water Check the water is clear Take the kettle back Plug the kettle in & turn on Get out mug from cupboard Open up a new packet of teabags Get a teabag out & put teabag in mug Wait for kettle to boil Pour water into mug Check it is hot Get out milk from fridge Check if milk is off Pour milk into mug Put milk back in the fridge Wait for tea to cool Check if cooled Drink tea

Exam Question AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products

Answers AQA GCSE Design and Technology: graphic products